Mesopotamian ancient sumerian cuneiform tablet Ur III
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Ancient Sumerian cuneiform tablet from the Ur III period (c. 2112–2004 BCE), titled Ancient Sumerian Commercial Document Tablet from Umma, measuring about 4x4 cm, in excellent condition, authentic/original, acquired in 2024 from a UK gallery/antique dealer.
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Description from the seller
this is some information on the tablet:
Title: Ancient Sumerian Commercial Document Tablet from Umma.
Period: Ur III (2112bc–2004bc).
Purpose: an early receipt - a Tablet to record a few types of reed containers disbursed [by] an official named Agu in Umma.
Language: Cuneiform Sumerian.
Additional Notes: The year name is damaged and illegible and the seal illegible apart from one sign in a name 'Lugal'.
This tablet predates the famous "Ea-Nasir complaint tablet" by 364-254 years.
Approximately 4x4cm.
Private collection 1980s.
We do not provide carbon dating data or documents. Buyer has to do it privately. We do not combine shipping for this item with other items. You will receive a document from our store with information and a guarantee of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Digital certificates are provided upon request for low value items. High value items are accompanied by a relevant documents.
this is some information on the tablet:
Title: Ancient Sumerian Commercial Document Tablet from Umma.
Period: Ur III (2112bc–2004bc).
Purpose: an early receipt - a Tablet to record a few types of reed containers disbursed [by] an official named Agu in Umma.
Language: Cuneiform Sumerian.
Additional Notes: The year name is damaged and illegible and the seal illegible apart from one sign in a name 'Lugal'.
This tablet predates the famous "Ea-Nasir complaint tablet" by 364-254 years.
Approximately 4x4cm.
Private collection 1980s.
We do not provide carbon dating data or documents. Buyer has to do it privately. We do not combine shipping for this item with other items. You will receive a document from our store with information and a guarantee of authenticity.
Seller's Story
Digital certificates are provided upon request for low value items. High value items are accompanied by a relevant documents.
Details
Culture
Mesopotamian
Century/timeframe
2112-2004BCE
Name of object
ancient sumerian cuneiform tablet Ur III
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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